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Neister Family History

Neister Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meister, Nester, Neisler, Leister, Feister, Deister, Keister, Neiser

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Where is the Neister family from?

You can see how Neister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neister family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neister family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Neister's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neister. 72% of Neister men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Neister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Neister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neister census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Neister. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 523 military records available for the last name Neister. For the veterans among your Neister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neister lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Neister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Neister in 1970 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neister ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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